Simon Deignan (1922 – September 2006) was a former Gaelic footballer for the Cavan county team, and a referee.
He formed a brilliant half back partnership with P. J. Duke & J. J. O'Reilly that won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final in the Polo Grounds, New York in 1947.
[3] He was also a noted referee, officiating at the 1950, 1954 and 1958 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Finals.
[citation needed] He died in Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, aged 84.
His funeral took place from the Church of Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall Road East to Dardistown cemetery.